Find a Therapist or Counselor in Mental Health,
Marriage and Family Therapy or Addictions Counseling in
Tacoma, Lakewood,
University Place, Steilacoom, Fife, Puyallup, WA. Washington State

Irene Farsje  MA, LMHC  (253) 380-1399
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2412 North 30th Street, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98407-6322
Niche Specialty©: Anxiety and worry. Adults who are anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem or relationship problems and are motivated to work on the problem.
Location: In Old Town next to the community park.
General Practice Area: Supporting adults and couples in tapping into their natural strengths and abilities to find happiness, peace and contentment. Working with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to: anxiety, stress, adjustment and transitions, depression, grief and loss, self-acceptance, self-esteem, marriage and couples counseling, communication, relationship problems, divorce counseling, personal growth, recovery from childhood neglect and abuse. Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, Interpersonal, Solution Oriented Therapies. [ Email Irene Farsje ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Soul Care Psychotherapy
Joanna Robinson  M.Div. M.Ed. LMHC  (253) 761-8808
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Stadium District, Tacoma, WA 98403
Niche Specialty©: Spirituality - Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy. Helping clients discover the soulful intention of their life's journey, even during times of crisis, suffering or change.
Location: Located near Stadium High School
General Practice Area: Individual adults and adolescents, couples, and families. I work intentionally with the real-life issues people bring in--depression counseling, anxiety counseling, grief counseling, couple and marriage counseling, and counseling for relationship problems, infidelity, life transitions, sexual abuse, spiritual issues, GLBT issues, and dream work. My goal is to maintain a sense of contemplative attention to the spiritual dimension as it interfaces uniquely with a client's belief system. Techniques: Jungian psychotherapy, object-relations therapy, family systems theory, and energy work. Please contact Joanna by leaving a voice message on her confidential office phone at (253) 761-8808 ext.#2.

Bill Meleney  MA, LMFT, LMHC  (206) 903-9506
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
3609 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98405-1918
Niche Specialty©: Coaching. Coaching occurs primarily on the phone and with email and offers more flexibility frequency of contact than in-office counseling. It is appropriate for people who do not have a mental health diagnosis and who are seeking a particular goal (tho it may not yet be well-formed) and who are action-oriented.Coaching is not covered by insurance.
Location: Belmore Professional Building, near 19th and Union
General Practice Area: I am a general practitioner with vast experience with epression, anxiety, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), sexual abuse and emotional trauma recovery. I also work extensively with pain and habit control. I specialize in relationship problems, including difficult parenting challenges and couples and marriage counseling & coaching and infertility issues. My coaching practice specializes in relationships, parenting challenges, ADD/ADHD, and people going through life-transitions. Counseling techniques include hypnosis, solution-focused therapy,cognitive therapy, emotionally-focused and communications orientations. Children, adolescents, adults, couples & families. I am on the panels of most insurance companies. [ Email Bill Meleney ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Philip Prudhomme  MS M.Div LMHC NCC  (253) 272-5734
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
3315 S. 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405-1904
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. Work with couples who want a more satisfying life together.
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church facility across from Allenmore Medical Center near 19th and S. Union.
General Practice Area: Coping with stress, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, Risk assessment for military personnel returning from deployment,obsessive compulsive Disorder (OCD), mood swings, panic, not completing tasks, fear and paranoia, lack of closeness to others, grief and loss (death, job, relationship), pain, chronic illness, spiritual growth (finding or following a spiritual path); relationship counseling (advice and help building a healthy love or romance relationship, prevention of relationship problems, communication, decisions and conflict, playfulness); marriage preparation (looking at temperament, personal and couple strengths, premarital counseling, family of origin influences, preparing a wedding ceremony); strengthening the family; parenting problems with difficult children and teens; transitions at work, retirement, divorce; ongoing addiction recovery (after treatment). Therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Pastoral Counseling, Rational Emotive Therapy, and Reality Therapy. Clients: Individuals (adults and adolescents, some children),Couples. [ Email Philip Prudhomme ]

Inner Work Resources
Judith Capili  MA, LMHC  (206) 781-5611
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
4649 Sunnyside Avenue N., Suite 340, Seattle, WA 98103
Niche Specialty©: Mindfullness Counseling and Psychotherapy. Mindfulness is an intrinsic part of the method(s) I employ in assisting clients in making change.
Location: in the Good Shepherd Center in the Wallingford area of Seattle,
General Practice Area: Counseling individual adult men and women seeking relief from symptoms such as anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, artists creativity blocks, career/job/life changes, and exploring meaning, purpose and vision for their lives. Jungian-based psychotherapies such as Process Oriented Psychology, Voice Dialog, Art Therapy, dream work and archetypal psychology. Life Coaching. Certified EMDR Therapist for trauma work related to a single incident trauma such as an auto accident, or more complicated PTSD symptoms. Couples work employing the concepts of Scharch, John Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Individuals, couples, and life enhancement groups. Individual and group retreats. Military Service Personnel and spouses. [ Email Judith Capili ]

Charaine Herald  PhD  (253) 564-1193
Licensed Psychologist
1919 70th Avenue West, Suite D-4, University Place, WA 98466
Location: Near James Center and Tacoma Community College
General Practice Area: Anxiety and depression, trauma recovery (including recovery from childhood abuse and neglect), relationship problems (repairing and strengthening relationships, identifying and changing recurrent relational patterns that cause problems in living), and eating disorders (primarily bulimic behaviors). Panic attacks and irrational fears, social anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, mood swings, low self-esteem, anger, grief, feelings of guilt and shame. Chronic pain and other stress-related medical problems. Communication and decision-making difficulties. Life transitions and adjustment issues (e.g., leaving home, separation or divorce, parenting challenges, bereavement, career change, retirement, relocation, coping with chronic illness). Late substance abuse recovery issues (for those who have already completed a treatment program). Psychodynamic, interpersonal, systemic, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, lifespan integration. Brief and longer-term psychotherapy tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Adults of all ages, both men and women, and couples counseling. [ Email Charaine Herald ]

Counseling For Growth
Janet Kurz  RN RC MA  (253) 226-9995
Registered Counselor
2702 1/2 N. Proctor Street, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98407-5243
Niche Specialty©: Trauma --emotional or physical. Trauma in childhood or adult situations affecting relationships and employment.
Location: Proctor Square near Ruston Way
General Practice Area: I specialize in Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). DNMS is an innovative and highly effective therapy to heal wounds from childhood. Mirror neurons in our brain record the actions and words of our parents or important people in our lives. The recording happens automatically, and is not something that we have the power to control. Then the recordings replay all through our lives in our unconscious when situations in the present are similar in someway to situations in the past. DNMS helps you learn to make new pathways in your brain to parts of you that know healthy ways to treat yourself. If you want to change your behavior, try DNMS. It is helpful for a wide spectrum of mental health issues from just wanting to be your best self, to managing anger, to losing weight, to serious mental illness, and for post traumatic stress disorder. I have practiced with the DNMS for the last 5 years. Experienced DNMS therapists find it to be the most effective type of therapy that they have ever used. I am a registered counselor working to become licensed as a mental health therapist. Unable to take insurance. Free first session. I have a sliding scale if necessary. I work with individuals or couples who want to be seen for individual therapy before starting with a couples therapist. See website: counseling4growth.com [ Email Janet Kurz ]

Ignition Point, LLC
Kathy Kovich  MA LMHC NCC  (253) 238-8820
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
917 Pacific Ave., Suite 212, Tacoma, WA 98402
Niche Specialty©: Alzheimers, Memory Loss. Although I offer support with ANY serious or terminal illness, I have chosen to specialize in Alzheimer's and other dementia issues, as these are difficult to deal with when you are on your own.
Location: Building is on Pacific Ave., between 9th and 10th streets
General Practice Area: I work with patients and families who are dealing with serious and terminal illnesses. I work primarily with seniors and specialize in patients and families dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia. I offer support and help in dealing with all aspects of dealing with a serious or terminal illness and will travel to any location that is comfortable for the client and the family--a nursing home, hospital, family home, or other place. In addition to resources, I help create a safe and comfortable space for families and patients to deal with potentially uncomfortable issues, such as end of life planning or facilitating discussion toward resolution of family issues around the illness or death of the client. [ Email Kathy Kovich ]

W. Michael Rogers  Psy.D.  (253) 212-0570
Licensed Pyschologist
7406 27th St. W., Ste. 31, University Place, WA 98466
Niche Specialty©: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transsexual or Questioning
General Practice Area: I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in independent practice, serving the South Puget Sound area. I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, & families in a safe and therapeutic environment. Although I provide psychotherapy for a variety of issues, my areas of interest include anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, trauma, & interpersonal violence, grief & loss, adjustment, gender issues, and sexual orientation. Group therapy services and psychological assessment services to adults are also provided (e.g., disability assessments, personality & cognitive assessments, trauma screenings/assessments, & ADHD/ADD evaluations). [ Email W. Michael Rogers ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Wes Cauthers  MA RC  (425) 268-0060
Registered Counselor
4113 Bridgeport Way West, Suite C-1, University Place, WA 98466-4325
Location: It is set back off of the road a bit in a business plaza so be aware of that when you're trying to find it. I am in the same suite as New Bridges Counseling.
General Practice Area: I view the counseling process as forming an alliance with you to explore the nature of your struggles. Although we will spend much time dealing with the specific issues that brought you into counseling, we will also look at the nature of your relationships with the significant people in your life as well. According to my theoretical orientation, many of the forces and dynamics that have influenced the complexity and intensity of your struggles are rooted in relational issues. I believe you are made to relate in a satisfying and self-giving manner, and this is likely both the source of your greatest joy but also of your deepest problems. Thus, we will explore how your relational style interferes with the enjoyment for which you are made. This is also meant to give you hope, that by dealing with the source of the problem we will address the constellation of symptomologies as well. I believe that some issues can have a physical component; in such cases, medical consultation will be advised. [ Email Wes Cauthers ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Lisha Song Counseling Services
Lisha Song  M.Ed. LMHC  (253) 230-5754
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2412 North 30th Street, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98403
Location: Old Town Tacoma near Ruston Way waterfront
General Practice Area: I provide counseling services in Tacoma & Olympia,WA. In a supportive environment I offer a very personalized approach tailored to individual needs. My services range from treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress management, as well as couples counseling and conflict resolution. I'm trained in EMDR and have found this method to be particularly effective for folks who feel "stuck" in negative, habitual patterns of living and relating. Somewhere along life's path, we took detours leading us further and further away from our authentic Self because we needed to survive. Now, it is time to thrive. As your counselor, it's my hope to help steer you back toward your truth and purpose...toward who you are meant to be. From a collaborative and relational approach, I will work with you to accomplish your goals. I will help you uncover your own healing resources and strengths through the meaningful connection of the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical. [ Email Lisha Song ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Lanae Ayers at The Turning Point; Integrative Therapies
Lanae Ayers  M.A. RC  (253) 355-6160
Registered Counselor
2211 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98403
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. What issues do couples work on in counseling? They may want to improve the health of their relationship or to repair a damaged relationship. Some issues addressed with couples in therapy are: Communication Money and finances Sex and intimacy Infidelity Balancing priorities Dealing with extended family Blending families Resolving conflict Clarity about taking the next step, i.e. marriage, divorce, living together, having a child
Location: The Turning Point Integrative Therapies is located in the heart of the 6th Avenue District right next to the Old Rector's Building
General Practice Area: If you are considering therapy… Nearly everyone finds themselves in need of help, support and professional guidance at some time in their lives. If this is such a moment for you, you are taking that important first step toward getting the help you need by visiting my website. People turn to therapy for a variety of reasons. Each person, couple or family I´ve worked with arrives with concerns as unique as each individual. The common thread among all, however, is the belief that something stands in the way of a better life. In my practice, there is no one ready-made therapy that works for everyone. The specific therapeutic approach depends upon issues to be resolved and the needs of each individual, couple or family. In every case, however, my focus is always to acknowledge existing strengths, resources and past solutions. Together, we immediately begin to transform negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors to create needed change. [ Email Lanae Ayers ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

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Also see: to the northwest, Gig Harbor, to the north, Federal Way, Washington WA.

Note:  Information about the Pierce County Counselors Association.

Note: Information for counselors transferring their practices to Washington State or for those new to counseling.

For Consumers of Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Services: Advice, Assessment, Counseling, Information, Resource, Service and Treatment in Anderson Island, American Lake, Bonny Lake, DuPont, Edgewood, Fife, Fort Lewis, Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Graham, Lakebay, Lakewood, Longbranch, McKenna, McMillan, Milton, Puyallup, Roy, Spanaway, Steilacoom, Sumner, Tacoma, and University Place, Pierce County, WA. Washington State.

With the counselor locator service, counselors can be located by name, geographic area, or niche specialty.  The counseling specialty areas include: addictions, anger management training, anxiety and worry, career work & money, children and adolescents, child and teen mental health, communication, couple counseling and marriage counseling, creativity problems, depression counselor, divorce, family, gays, lesbians & transsexuals, grief & loss, health problems, men's issues, mental health (chronic problems),  relationships, sexual issues, transitions (life changes), trauma (when awful things happen), women's issues, and other issues (not covered elsewhere).

The mental health and addictions counselors listed on these pages are:
(1.) Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC),
(2.) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW),
(3.) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), or
(4.) Registered Counselors (RC) in the Tacoma, Fife, Edgewood, Lakewood, Milton, University Place and Steilacoom Washington State WA area.

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Official City of Tacoma Washington WA Website: Incorporated in 1884,the city of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington WA State has an area of 49 square miles and a 2003 population of 196,300.  The name Tacoma stems from "Tacobet" the Indian name for Mt. Rainier.  Tacoma WA is governed by a City Council, a Mayor, five district representatives and three at-large representatives and a City Manager. 

Tacoma Washington Public Library: Main Library, 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, Washington WA. 98402  Telephone: (253) 591-5666

The Port of Tacoma Washington is the 6th largest container port in North America, covering over 2,400 acres, and ranks in the top 25 for worldwide container trade.  Port of Tacoma Administration Office Information: Street Address: One Sitcum Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98421.  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1837, Tacoma, Washington WA 98401.  Phone: (253) 383-5841.

City of Lakewood Washington WA: Lakewood was incorporated in February 1996. Lakewood is conveniently located along Interstate 5 south of Tacoma and adjacent to McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis. Lakewood WA has a population of about 60,000 residents.

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